Quinta da Lomba Branco Garrafeira Dão DOC 2016

Wine Description for Quinta da Lomba Branco Garrafeira Dão DOC 2016 by Niepoort

Character

This matured white wine impressively showcases the intellectual signature of Dirk Niepoort. With an alcohol content of just 12.0% ABV, it presents itself as an aristocratically light, subtle and structure-focused wine. It deliberately eschews primary fruit, captivating instead with a fine, savoury texture, a gripping acidic tension and the noble dignity of a matured Garrafeira. A quiet, profound soloist for discoverers.

Terroir & Origin

The wine hails from the historic Dão, a region renowned for its highly elegant, fresh wines. Unlike in the hot Douro Valley, the historic heart of the Niepoort house, the vines at Quinta da Lomba find ideal conditions for slow ripening in the cooler high altitudes of the Dão. The terroir yields wines of remarkable freshness and longevity, showcasing the cool, almost continental face of Portugal.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The cuvée is based on the classic, indigenous white grape varieties of the Dão: Encruzado, Cerceal and Bical. These grapes are famous for their enormous ageing potential and vibrant structure. In the cellar, Niepoort follows the credo of minimal intervention. The gentle vinification and the long ageing period, which defines the status of a Garrafeira, result in a wine that conveys its origin unmasked and with proud, artisanal clarity.

Food Pairings

Thanks to its fine structure and mature acidity, this white wine is an outstanding partner for food. It shines in combination with baked turbot, classic fillet of sole in butter or a delicate veal sweetbreads with morels. It also shows its class alongside mature hard cheeses such as an aged Manchego.